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Simon Crean, Former Labor Leader, Dies Aged 74
Simon Crean, the former leader of the Australian Labor Party, died on Monday at the age of 74. Crean served as leader of the ALP from 1990 to 1991, and was also a minister in the Hawke and Keating governments. He was a respected figure in Australian politics, and his death is a significant loss.
Crean was born in Melbourne in 1949. He studied law at Monash University, and was elected to the House of Representatives in 1972. He served in a number of ministerial roles in the Hawke government, including Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations, Minister for Trade, and Minister for Finance.
In 1990, Crean was elected leader of the ALP following the resignation of Bob Hawke. He led the party to the 1990 election, but was defeated by the Liberal-National Coalition led by John Howard. Crean resigned as leader in 1991, and was succeeded by Paul Keating.
After leaving politics, Crean worked as a lawyer and businessman. He was also a vocal critic of the Howard government, and was a strong advocate for progressive causes.
Crean's death is a sad loss for the Australian political landscape. He was a respected figure who made a significant contribution to Australian politics. He will be remembered as a principled and compassionate leader who fought for the rights of working people.
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